For the 37th matchday of the competition, the attacking duo saves Atlético-MG by saying goodbye to defender Réver, historic leader
Hulk and Paulinho were the heroes of the evening. Paired with Pavón, the number 7 scored a beautiful and decisive goal in Atlético-MG’s first precise shot in the match. Luciano equalized in the 45th minute of the second half. All seemed lost, but Hulk made an exceptional pass at Galo’s #10. With 19 goals in the competition and 30 in 2023, Paulinho has played a little touch of futsal on the goalkeeper at 49 years old. Fourth victory in a row for the team led by Felipão.
Atlético have the same score as league leaders Palmeiras, with 66, but are in second place due to their lower goal difference, the second play-off criterion in the Brasileirão.
The Incredible Hulk, man of the match, scored 16 goals in the competition. He scored eight goals and provided eight assists. The performance is better than the 2021 season, when he scored ‘only’ 14 goals, the Brazilian title went to Galo strong.
After memorable performances against Grêmio and Flamengo, even with a 2-1 victory, Atlético-MG did not have a great performance against São Paulo in the midst of Mineirão. The Rooster had a game called ‘neck meat’, in other words, simply tough. Galo encountered many difficulties with the current Copa do Brasil champion. Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari’s team failed to demonstrate compelling football in the final rounds. In the first half, the best attacking duo in the Brazilian league, Hulk-Paulinho, had a chance to score. The excellent Paulinho stole the ball down the left and staged a fantastic counterattack with his 37-year-old left-footed partner (with the health and speed of an 18-year-old). Hulk almost opened the scoring.
The first phase was truncated and boring. Both teams struggled offensively. In one of these actions, Caio Paulista brilliantly dribbled past the full-back Mariano and the midfielder Igor Gomes, but, when the moment came to score the ten, he shot (or crossed) badly and gave the opportunity to deflect. Lucas Moura was injured and left the match.
In the second half Galo tried, but the game was still ugly to watch. Felipão fielded Pavón, Rubens and Pedrinho. The Argentine, number 9, assisted Atlético’s first goal. Luciano, from Sao Paulo, missed an incredible opportunity. Football, however, leaves everyone with their hearts in their mouths. In the end the Tricolore took a penalty. Luciano had the chance to redeem himself and equalized. However, Paulinho, football’s revolutionary striker, scored the saving goal after Hulk’s brilliant pass. In the 54th minute, Uruguayan Michel Araújo produced a beautiful shot with his left foot, but Everson made an exceptional save.
A strong and vindictive hug, readers.
Source: Terra
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